NEWS

Essex County Council is reviewing its bus services and bus route 16 (Wethersfield – Felsted – Chelmsford) is amongst the services under review.

During the next 2 years consideration may be given to re-designing it, for example, by reducing the frequency of days or times of operation, changing the route, replacing it with an alternative service, or withdrawing it altogether.

A consultation is now live until 5th October and any users, or potential users of the service are encouraged to complete the short questionnaire to register their views.

Please click here to find out more information and respond to the consultation: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/iptu/2023

The relevant bus route can be found on the second page of the online survey under Chelmsford District.

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Stansted Airport is consulting on its 5-year Noise Action Plan and need your views to help shape the plan. It is committed to minimising the impact of airport operations on neighbouring communities and is considering a range of options to help reduce and minimise the impact of aircraft noise.

The Draft Noise Action Plan will cover the years from 2024 to 2028 and build on the previous Noise Action Plans, which set out how the effects and impact of aircraft noise are currently managed.

The Noise Action Plan consultation closes on Monday 28th August 2023.

You can find out more about the Noise Action Plan here: https://www.stanstedairport.com/community/noise/noise-action-plan/

The Feedback Form can be found here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=doKYwHh5Kk-9j5GKN6XJV2JZFMsv4TJKkPnTwcAiWeFURDZHRE1aUjlTTTlFOElEVlNHTERUVzI0VC4u

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Essex County Council are currently consulting on the Essex Electric Vehicle Charge Point Strategy and would welcome your views.  The consultation closes on the 30th July 2023.

A switch to electric vehicles can contribute to improving air quality and achieving its net zero goals. Although only part of the solution, electric vehicles have a key role to play, alongside its work to encourage sustainable transport options, such as walking, cycling and bus travel.

To support the shift to electric vehicles, Essex County Council need to ensure residents, businesses and visitors to Essex can access a reliable, convenient, accessible and fairly priced network of charging points.

Read more about the Essex Electric Vehicle Charge Point Strategy here: The Right Charger in the Right Place (essexhighways.org)
Have your say by completing the short consultation survey here: Essex Electric Vehicle Charge Point Strategy – Essex County Council – Citizen Space
Email: gro.syawhgihxesseobfsctd-411b27@ygetartSelciheVcirtcelE

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new online Midlife MOT to help workers aged 45 to 65 with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess what their skills mean for their careers and futures.

The website signposts key organisations and charities, including the NHS, Mind, MoneyHelper, Citizens Advice and DWP’s find a job portal.

Click here for more information: https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/midlifemot/home-page/

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Essex County Council have recently launched the summer of volunteering campaign across Essex which will run until the end of September 2023.

This is aimed at encouraging residents across the County to volunteer this summer and a chance to highlight and celebrate some of the fantastic work that takes place across Essex.
Volunteering for just a few hours can make a huge difference to communities across Essex.

The benefits of volunteering include a sense of pride, an opportunity to make new friends and the chance to learn new skills and gain work experience.

For more information visit the volunteering webpage: www.essex.gov.uk/volunteer

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There are still some spaces remaining on the defibrillator training which will take place on

Saturday 1st July 2023 at 9.30am in the URC Hall.

The cost of the training session will be £10 per person.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the Clerk.

Tel: 07719 552174
Email: ku.vog.cp-detslefobfsctd-16ff00@krelc

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The Parish Council have arranged defibrillator training which will take place on

Saturday 1st July 2023 at 9.30am in the URC Hall.

The cost of the training session will be £10 per person.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the Clerk.

Tel: 07719 552174
Email: ku.vog.cp-detslefobfsctd-957acc@krelc

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Please note that, as a result of the road closures being put in place for the Ride London cycling event, there will be no green waste collection this Sunday 28th May.

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The 2023 RideLondon cycle event takes place between Friday 26 May and Sunday 28 May in Essex and London.

Click here for information about road closures.

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